Simplicity COMPRESSOR, TOWABLE, 185 CFM User manual

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Revision D

Operator’s Manual

Maxi-Air Towable Compressor

MA185 (185 CFM)

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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Allmand towable compressor. We are pleased that you’ve placed your

confidence in the Allmand brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your

Allmand compressor will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with towable

compressors and how to avoid them. Because Allmand does not necessarily know all the applications this towable

compressor could be used for, it is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before

attempting to start or operate this equipment. Save these original instructions for future reference.

Where to Find Us

If you have any questions about the machine, contact your authorized dealer. You can also contact Allmand

Customer Service by phone at (800) 562-1373, or on the Internet at allmand.com.

Knowing the model number of your Allmand Air Compressor will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts

either online or from your local dealer. The model number is generally a number stamped into metal or on a sticker

directly on your product.

Towable Compressor Engine

Model Number _____________________ Model Number ______________________

Revision __________________________ Type Number _______________________

Serial Number ______________________ Code Number _______________________

Date Purchased ___________________

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Table of Contents

Operator Safety....................... 4

Features and Controls ................. 9

Transporting and Set-Up .............. 12

Operation........................... 13

Maintenance ........................ 23

Storage ............................ 31

Troubleshooting ..................... 32

Specifications ....................... 36

Wiring Diagram ...................... 39

Piping Diagram ...................... 40

Operation Log ....................... 42

Noise Emission ...................... 44

Addendum A - Tire Safety Information ... 48

Addendum B - Unit Options............ 59

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Operator Safety

Equipment Description

Read this manual carefully and become

familiar with your towable compressor.

Know its applications, its limitations, and

any hazards involved.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information

in this manual is accurate and current. Figures and

drawings in this manual may differ slightly from your

model. However, we reserve the right to change, alter,

or otherwise improve the product and this document at

any time without prior notice.

Safety and Control Symbols

The safety alert symbol indicates a potential

personal injury hazard. A safety symbol may be used to

represent the type of hazard. DANGER indicates a

hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE

indicates information considered important, but not hazard-

related.

WARNING Read and follow safety

directions:

• Be sure safety decals are present and legible.

Replace if damaged or missing.

• Do not modify machine without prior approval.

Machine safety may be compromised, functions may

be altered, or machine life may be shortened.

• Never use machine for purpose of compression of

gases other than air, or as a vacuum pump. Death or

serious injury could result.

DANGER! Compressed air is not to be

used for human respiration.

• Compressed air from this machine contains

poisonous materials. Never use compressed air for

human respiration. Breathing compressed air could

result in death or serious injury.

• This machine is not designed to provide air for

working inside wells or tunnels. Doing so could result

in death or serious injury.

WARNING VENTILATION!

• Exhaust gas from the engine is poisonous, and could

cause death when inhaled.

• Avoid using the machine in an insufficiently

ventilated building or tunnel.

WARNING

• Keep flames away from battery.

• Battery may generate hydrogen gas, which is

explosive.

• Battery electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid. Mishandling

could result in severe burns.

• When handling battery, be sure to wear appropriate

safety protection such as safety goggles and gloves.

• Dispose of battery according to local, state and/or

federal regulations.

WARNING Hose attachment and removal

precautions:

• Piping or hose connected to compressor service

valve must meet or exceed rated discharge

pressure. Failure to observe and comply could result

in death or serious injury.

• Connect piping or hose to machine service valve

securely before operation. Failure to do so could

result in death or serious injury.

• Removing piping or hose prior to closing service

valve or discharging pressure could result in death

or serious injury. Stop machine, close service valve,

and discharge remaining pressure before removing

piping or hose.

• Use proper tools when connecting or disconnecting

piping or hose.

Fire

Explosion

Toxic Fumes

Hot Surface

Rotating

Parts

Organic Waste

Protective

Gear Explosive

Pressure

Operator’s Manual

Battery

Clothing Prohibited

Amputation

Hazard

Alert

Safety

Fittings

Hand Injury

Propelling

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WARNING When operating machine, do

not wear:

• Loose clothes

• Clothes with unbuttoned sleeves

• Hanging tie or scarf

• Accessories such as dangling jewelry

• Such items could be caught in rotating parts of

machine, and could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Do not operate machine when

tired or under influence of drugs or alcohol. Careless

operation could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Wear appropriate personal

protective equipment (PPE), such as a helmet, safety

glasses, earplugs, safety shoes, gloves, and a dust

mask.

WARNING Have first-aid boxes and fire

extinguishers near machine in case of emergency

such as injury and fires. It is also advisable to have a

list of phone numbers of doctors, ambulance and fire

department available in case of emergency.

WARNING To prevent injury, tools, cables,

hoods, covers and other unnecessary items should be

cleaned and removed from machine before operation.

WARNING Do not open oil filler cap of

separator receiver tank during or immediately after

operation. Explosive pressure could cause death or

serious injury.

WARNING Do not open fluid drain valves

or plugs during operation. this includes:

• Separator receiver tank drain valve

• Coolant drain valve and plug

• Engine oil drain valve

• Oil cooler drain valve

• Fuel tank drain valve and plug

WARNING Never direct

compressed air at people, pets or foods:

• Never blow compressed air directly at people. Dirt,

dust, oil or foreign objects in compressed air could

cause serious injury to eyes and skin.

• Do not blow compressed air on food.

WARNING Contact with rotating parts

or belts could cause death or serious injury. Keep

hands from rotating parts and belts while machine is in

operation.

WARNING Do not open radiator cap

during or immediately after operation. Explosive

pressure of hot liquid could cause severe burns,

resulting in death or serious injury.

WARNING Operation with

compressed air supply port opened is prohibited:

• Do not operate machine with service valves and/

or relief valve open, unless piping and/or hose is

connected. Uncontrolled pressurized air could cause

death or serious injury.

• If machine must be temporarily operated with port

open, be sure to mount a silencer to reduce noise,

and wear personal protective equipment such as

earplugs to protect hearing.

WARNING Do not touch hot parts.

• Never work nearby hot portions of the machine while

it is running.

• Parts such as engine, exhaust manifold, exhaust

pipe, muffler, radiator, oil cooler, air-end, pipe,

separator receiver tank, and discharging pipe are

especially hot. Never touch these parts, as it could

result in serious burns.

• Compressor oil, coolant water, and engine oil are also

very hot and dangerous to touch. Do not check or

add while machine is running.

WARNING Fire prevention.

• Fuel and oils are extremely flammable. Do not

bring lit cigarettes or matches near machine when

checking or adding fuel and oils.

• Adding fuel and oils should be done outdoors or in a

well-ventilated location.

• Refuel after stopping engine, and never leave

fuel near machine. Do not spill. If spilled, wipe up

completely.

• Do not fill fuel oil up to cap level. Fuel oil will overflow

due to volume expansion caused by rise of ambient

temperature. Fuel can also spill during machine

movement or transporting.

• Parts such as muffler and exhaust pipe can be

extremely hot. Remove twigs, dried leaves, dried

grass, waste paper, etc. from around muffler and

exhaust pipe.

• Keep a fire extinguisher available by machine in case

of fire.

WARNING Hang a “Now Checking and under

Maintenance” tag:

• Remove starter key from starter switch before

starting inspection, and hang up a “Now Checking

and under Maintenance” tag where it can be easily

seen. Inspector must keep key during checking and

maintenance.

• Remove black negative (–) cable from battery.

• Neglecting above procedure could result in death or

serious injury.

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WARNING When refilling separator

receiver tank with compressor oil, stop engine, and make

sure pressure gauge indicates 0 MPa, then gradually

loosen oil filler cap. Residual pressure in separator

receiver tank could cause extremely hot compressed air

and oil to jet out, resulting in death or serious injury.

WARNING Be careful of high-pressurized

blowout.

• After stopping engine, make sure pressure gauge

indicates 0 MPa. Even when the gauge shows 0 MPa,

open service valve to make sure there is no residual

pressure in air piping.

• Residual air under pressure could result in serious

injury.

WARNING Draining separator

receiver tank.

• After stopping engine, confirm pressure gauge indicates

0 MPa and there is no residual pressure, then gradually

open drain valve to drain compressor oil.

• Residual pressure in separator receiver tank could

cause extremely hot compressed air and oil to jet out,

resulting in death or serious injury.

WARNING Adjusting belt tension:

• Attempting to adjust belt tension with machine

running could result in death or serious injury.

• Stop engine, remove starter key, and remove black

negative (-) cable from battery before adjusting belt

tension.

WARNING Hands off cooling fan:

• Contact with cooling fan while machine is running

could result in death or serious injury.

• Stop engine and remove starter key whenever

maintenance is to be performed near cooling fan.

WARNING Wear safety glasses when

cleaning dust accumulated in such devices as air-filter by

blowing compressed air.

WARNING Lighting apparatus:

• If work site is dark, use lighting to illuminate work

area. Working without illumination could result in

death or serious injury.

• Work lighting should be fitted with safety guard to

protect against breakage.

• Do not allow work light to contact fuel or oils, as they

could ignite, causing death or serious injury.

WARNING Opening coolant water drain valve

cap:

• Stop engine and let coolant water sufficiently cool

down before draining.

• If drain valve is opened before coolant water is

cooled enough, hot water could jet out, resulting in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION Refilling or draining engine oil:

• Engine oil is extremely hot during and just after

operation.

• Stop engine and wait 10 to 20 minutes before

checking, adding or draining engine oil.

CAUTION Be sure to perform periodic

check of compressor oil and oil separator. Neglecting

checks could cause overheating oil, resulting in a fire.

CAUTION Treatment of organic wastes.

• Waste liquid from machine contains harmful material.

Do not discharge onto ground or into rivers, lakes or

sea. Such material will contaminate the environment.

• Be sure to use an approved container to hold waste

liquid from machine.

• Be sure to follow local, state or federal regulations

when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant (antifreeze), filter,

battery or other harmful materials.

NOTICE Parts of this machine contain sensitive

electronic components. If welding work is required,

disconnect any electronic equipment on the machine

to prevent damage due to excessive current.

WARNING

Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you to

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Always start and operate the engine in a well-

ventilated area.

• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the

outside.

• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.

• Do not idle the engine except as necessary.

For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/

diesel.

WARNING

• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

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Safety Decals and Locations

The following safety decals are attached to the machine. Keep them clean at all times. If they are damaged or

missing, contact your authorized dealer for replacements. Part numbers are indicated on the lower right corner of the

label. Adhere a new one to the original location.

WARNING

Beware of Exhaust Gases

When operating the machine

INDOORS or in a TUNNEL,

provide good ventilation. Poor

ventilation can cause

fatal accidents.

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DANGER

Do Not Breath Compressed Air

Do not use compressed air for

breathing air because it can cause

fatal accidents.

Never breathe it.

800xxx

DANGER

Beware of Residual Pressure

Release residual pressure

inside pipings and hoses and

then disconnect them.

Disconnection with residual

pressure still left can

cause serious injury.

800xxx

CAUTION

Prevent Burning Accident

Do not open radiator cap

while it is still hot.

800xxx

CAUTION

Prevent Burning Accident

When work is required

near hot parts, wait for

the parts to cool down

fully before starting work.

800xxx

WARNING

Beware of High Pressure Air Blow Out

Oil supply and/or maintenance

jobs with residual pressure left

in tank are very dangerous,

so lease the residual pressure

first.

800xxx

CAUTION

Prevent Furning Accident

Periodically check compressor oil

and oil separator surely.

Failure of this fire accident.

800xxx

WARNING

Beware of Entanglement

Keep hands AWAY from

fan during operation.

Entanglement in the fan

can cause serious injury.

800xxx

WARNING

Beware of Entanglement

Keep hands AWAY from

moving parts such as

v-belts, pulleys, etc.

Entanglement can cause

serious injury.

800xxx

CAUTION

TOW MACHINE LEVEL TO

ELIMINATE POSSIBLE

STRESS OF COMPRESSOR

FRAME STRUCTURE

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Features and Controls

Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your towable compressor.

Compare the illustrations with your towable compressor, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various

controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

A - Pressure Control Valve — Keeps receiver tank

pressure higher than 56 PSI (4 BAR) in tank.

B - Oil Separator — Separates oil mist mixed in

compressed air.

C - Pressure Regulator — Regulates intake air

volume.

D - Compressor Air Filter — Filters compressor air.

E - Fuel Tank — Stores diesel fuel oil.

F - Fuel -pre-filter — Filters impurities in fuel oil and

separates water from fuel.

G - Engine Air Filter — Filters engine air.

H - Engine Oil Filler Port — Location for adding

engine oil to engine.

I - Fuel Filter — Filters impurities from fuel.

J - Air bleeding electromagnetic pump — Filters

impurities from fuel.

K - Bypass Valve — Maintains compressor oil

temperature

L - Oil Cooler — Cools compressor oil circulating in

system

M - Oil Cooler Drain Valve — Drains compressor oil

from oil cooler and oil lines

N - Engine Oil Drain Valve — Drains engine oil.

O - Engine Oil Filter — Filters engine oil.

P - Engine Oil Level Gauge — Indicates engine oil

level.

Q - Compressor Oil Level Gauge — Indicates

compressor oil level.

R - Fuel Tank Drain Valve — Drains condensate

accumulated in fuel tank.

S - Separator Receiver Tank Drain Valve — Drains

condensate from separator-receiver tank.

T - Compressor Oil Filler Port — Location for adding

compressor oil.

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A - Radiator — Cools engine.

B - Reserve Tank — Collects engine coolant

overflow.

C - Engine — Powers compressor.

D - Lifting Bail — For lifting unit.

E - Solenoid Valve — Reduces load at start-up.

F - Compressor Oil Filter — Filters impurities from

compressor oil.

G - Separator receiver tank — Filters impurities in

fuel oil and separates water from fuel.

H - Safety Valve — Releases compressed air to

atmosphere when rated pressure is exceeded.

I - Compressor air-end — Compresses air.

J - Battery — Supplies power to start engine.

K - Radiator Drain Valve — Drains engine coolant.

L - DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) — Removes

harmful components contained in exhaust gas.

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Instrument Panel

Each display of the operation panel is illustrated as follows.

Read and fully understand the explanations and be sure to operate safely.

A - Monitor Change / Error Code Switch — When

this switch is pushed while lamp is blinking,

it displays error code. When starter switch is

turned to STOP, display screen resets. See

Troubleshooting for details of the blinking state

warning and the illumination state (trouble) of failure

codes.

B - Auto Idle Switch — The switch is used for

minimizing fuel consumption at no-load operation.

It functions when the lamp goes on.

C - Digital Monitor — When power is supplied,

revolution speed (lamp lighting) is indicated.

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Transporting and Set-Up

Read entire Operator’s Manual before you

attempt to setup, transport, or operate your

new towable compressor.

Your towable compressor is ready for use after it has

been properly setup with the recommended oil and fuel.

If you have any problems with the setup of your towable

compressor, contact your authorized dealer

Setup Compressor

WARNING

• Exhaust gas from the engine is poisonous, and could

cause death when inhaled.

• Avoid using the machine in an insufficiently ventilated

building or tunnel.

• Do not position the exhaust gas outlet in the direction

of a person or house.

The machine should be operated in the following

conditons:

• Ambient temperature 5°F to 104°F.

• Humidity less than 80%.

• At altitudes lower than 4,291 ft. above sea level.

• Set up the machine in a place with good

ventilation, lower temperature, and with

surroundings as dry as possible.

• If more than two machines are placed parallel in

operation, keep enough distance so that exhaust

air from one machine does not affect the other.

• Set up the unit in an area where fresh air is

always available.

• Keep enough space around the unit for inspection

and maintenance access.

WARNING The machine must be parked

horizontally on a level surface. If the machine must be

parked on a slope, place it across the grade to prevent

rolling. Do not park on a slope exceeding 15°. Be sure

to place wheel chocks (A) against the front and back

of each wheel.

Transporting

WARNING When loading and unloading the

unit, be sure to use the lifting bail (B) located at the top

center of the unit.

• Never get under the unit when lifted.

• Never lift the unit while in operation.

• If the unit is transferred by truck, fasten it by ropes

at the front eye and rear stand. Also be sure ot

place a set of chocks against the front and rear of

each wheel.

Lifting the Compressor

Before lifting the unit, make sure to check the lifting

bail for any cracks, loose bolts, etc.

1. Connect the hook (C) of the crane or shackle with

the lifting bail (B) eye fitted at the top center of the

unit. Ensure there is no person standing around

the unit. Then perform hoisting operation.

2. Select a truck or crane with capacity sufficient

for the weight and size of the unit. See

Specifications.

Towing the Compressor

WARNING Before towing the machine, make

sure to check and confirm the following points. Failure

to follow the instructions below, could result in serious

injury or death.

• Proper tire air pressure.

• Tire lug nuts are not loose.

• Tires are not worn or damaged. See Addendum

A - Tire Safety Information.

• Ensure that the end of the drawbar is securely

connected to the coupler of the towing vehicle.

• Ensure there is no damage to the towing vehicle

and the drawbar of the machine.

• Be sure to keep hands and fingers away from

any part of the coupling device when coupling or

uncoupling a drawing device to a draw bar.

• Be sure the height of the hitch is adjusted so

that the trailer is level while connected to the tow

vehicle.

• Make sure to drive the towing vehicle safely.

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Operation

If you have any problems operating your towable

compressor, please contact your authorized dealer.

WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a

poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You

CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not

smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to

carbon monoxide gas.

• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from

windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of

carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and

potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces.

• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or

plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up

according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke

alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

• Avoid using the machine in insufficiently ventilated

buildings, garages or tunnels, even if using fans for

ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in

these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this

product has shut off.

• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the

engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this

product, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor.

You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

Oil Recommendations

Engine Oil

We recommend the use of CJ-4 class engine oil or

superior class for best performance. Using poor quality

engine oil may shorten the life of the engine.

Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity

for the engine.

Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor

temperature range expected.

Note: When two ore more different brands of oil are

mixed, its performance can be deteriorated. When it

is expected to be used for a long period at light load

(less than 20% load), it’s better to replace the oil with

suitable oil.

Compressor Oil

Be sure to use the recommended compressor oil listed in

the table blow.

• Even continuous oil replenishment cannot improve

its deteriorated condition. Be sure to change the

oil completely at every scheduled interval.

• Do not mix it with other brand oil, or it will cause

poor perfromance and shorten the life of the

compressor oil.

• Running the unit with old and deteriorated

compressor oil will cause damage to bearings,

or serious accident like ignition in a separator

receiver tank. Be sure to change the oil

completely at every scheduled interval.

point away

from home

USE OUTDOORS - AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM(S)

Install carbon monoxide alarms inside your

home. Without working carbon monoxide

alarms, you will not realize you are getting

sick and dying from carbon monoxide

poisoning.

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Maker and Brand of Recommended Oil

Maker Brand

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MOBIL RARUS SHC 1024

TEXACO SYN-STAR DE32

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Checking / Adding Engine Oil

WARNING Be sure to check the unit

before operation. If any issue is found, be sure to

repair it before restarting the unit. Be sure to make

daily checks before operation. Operating the unit

without prior inspection could result in death or erious

injury, or unit damage.

NOTICE Unit should be on level before checking oil

level. When you check oil level after initial operation,

wait 10 to 20 minutes after stopping engine before

checking the oil level.

1. Place compressor on a flat, level surface.

2. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil level gauge

(A), and wipe it with a clean cloth.

3. Re-insert the oil level gauge fully and pull it out

again. The oil level should be between LOW and

HIGH (B).

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4. If the oil level is below LOW, add engine oil to the

oil filler port (C).

• While checking oil level, check also for contamination.

If the oil is found dirty, contaminated or should it be

changed according to the periodic inspection list,

change the oil. See Maintenance.

• Excessive engine oil supply could cause engine

output degradation. Therefore, never fill more than

the HIGH level.

Checking / Adding Compressor Oil

WARNING Refilling of compressor oil.

• When refilling the separator receiver tank with

compressor oil, stop the engine, and make sure that

the pressure gauge indicates 0psi (0bar) and there is

no residual pressure in it, and then gradually loosen

the oil filler cap for refilling oil.

• Should any residual pressure be left in the

separator receiver tank, hot compressed air and hot

compressor oil jetting out could cause burning or

serious injury to persons nearby.

1. Place compressor on a flat, level surface.

2. After checking and confirming that the residual

pressure in separator receiver tank is 0 psi (0 bar),

replenish the tank with compressor to between the

upper limit and lower limit of oil level gauge when

the machine is on. See Maintenance.

NOTICE Oil level drops when starting operation.

Supply of excessive oil can cause deterioration of oil

separation performance Never supply oil at a higher

level than the upper level of oil level gauge.

Checking Coolant Level

WARNING Taking off the radiator cap.

• Be sure to stop the machine and allow time to

cool. Then loosen the radiator cap one notch. After

the coolant water is sufficiently cooled and the

inner pressure is released, take the cap off. If this

procedure is neglected, the inner pressure can blow

off the cap. Steam jetting out of the radiator could

result in serious burns.

NOTICE Continuing operation at low coolant levels

could result in damage to the radiator.

1. Check the coolant level (D) in the reserve tank. If it

is lower than the limit, open the cap and replenish

the coolant. Level must be kept above LOW mark.

2. If there is a little or no coolant in the reserve tank,

remove the radiator cap and check the coolant

level. Supply coolant to the radiator and also the

reserve tank, if necessary. See Maintenance.

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Checking / Adding Fuel

Fuel must meet these requirements:

• Do not use such diesel fuel having higher sulfur

content above 0.0015%(15 ppm).

• Use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel only for diesel engine.

• Use such diesel fuel which conforms to either

standard EN590 or ASTM D975.

• Do not use kerosene. And never use fuel mixed with

kerosene.

• Carbon residue content in fuel must be a low.

• Follow the designated regulations to dispose of fuel.

NOTICE Fuel for DIESEL engines must have the

following specific characteristics:

• It must be free from even minute dust particles in it.

(Do not use such diesel fuel which has been long

stored in a oil drum.)

• It must have optimum viscosity.

• It must have high cetane number.

• It must have high fluidity even at low temperature.

• Carbon residue content in fuel must be a low.

• It must not contain zinc and NA (sodium).

NOTICE Before starting operation, make sure to

check the level of residual fuel so that fuel shortage

during operation can be avoided. Drain condensate

accumulated at the bottom of the fuel tank whenever

necessary.

WARNING Fire Prevention.

• Do not allow lit cigarettes or matches near fuel.

• Fuel is extremely flammable and dangerous. Handle

with extreme care.

• Refuel only after stopping engine, and never leave

open fuel can near machine. Do not spill. it fuel is

spilled, wipe up completely.

• Refilling fuel tank should be done outdoors or in a

well-ventilated location.

• Do not fill fuel oil up to the cap level. When fuel

tank is filled to cap level, fuel oil will overflow due

to volume expansion caused by rise of ambient

temperature. Fuel may also spill due to machine

movement or transporting.

Draining the Fuel Tank

1. Open the drain valve (B) fitted under the fuel tank

(A). Drain the condensate from the tank.

2. When completely drained, firmly close the drain

valve.

3. Drain the condensate in container and dispose

of condensate according to the designated

regulations.

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Checking and Draining Pre-Filter for Condensate

1. When red float (A) under element (B) in Pre- filter

is raised up to upper level, drain water.

2. Turn fuel selector valve (C) to OFF position.

3. Loosen the drain valve (D) and drain out

condensed water inside.

NOTE: Make sure to tighten the drain valve

securely, after draining the condensate.

4. Drain the condensate in container and dispose of

condensate according to the local, state and/or

federal regulations.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have

performed all of the following.

1. Be sure to read Operator Safety and Operation

before operating the comprressor.

2. Make sure compressor is in place and secure.

3. Check that oil has been added to proper level.

4. Check wiring of each part for any loose

connections, damage to insulating sheathed

portion, disconnection, and short circuit.

5. Check piping of each part for any loose

connections, tears, and leaks.

6. Check each hose for tear and leaks.

7. Clean debris from interior of unit. Periodically

check the inside of the unit for debris. Any

flammables such as chips of wood, dead leaves,

and waste paper, especially near the muffler and

exhaust pipe, should be removed.

WARNING Operation with compressed

air supply port opened is prohibited.

• Do not operate machine with service valves and

relief valve open unless air hoses and/or pipes are

connected. Unregulated, high-pressurized air could

result in serious injury.

• When the machine has to be unavoidably

temporarily operated with its port open, be sure to

mount a silencer to reduce noise and wear personal

protective equipment (PPE) such as earplugs to

prevent hearing damage.

WARNING

• Keep the door closed and locked while running the

unit.

• When the door has to be opened, be careful not to

touch portions that are rotating or very hot. Careless

contact could result in serious injury.

• Pull the handle forward to open the door.

• Be sure to close the door tightly so that it latches

securely.

ON

A

OFF

C

B

D

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Starting the Compressor

NOTICE Be sure to let unit warm up after starting for

smooth operation of the engine and the compressor.

Do not operate the engine at full load immediately after

it starts up. This will shorten the equipment life.

• During machine warm-up, inspect the equipment

for any loose parts, fluid leakage, and other

issues.

• Make sure that monitor lamps are off.

To start compressor:

1. Make sure discharge air pressure gauge indicates

0 psi.

2. Fully close service valve.

3. Turn starter switch (A) to RUN position. The glow

lamp (B) will turn on.

4. When the glow lamp goes out, turn the starter

switch to START position.

• Perform starter switch operation within 15

seconds.

• Make sure to wait longer than 2 minutes before

starting next operation. Failure to wait the

designated time could cause the starter motor to

overheat, and could damage it.

• If residual pressure is present in the separator

receiver tank, the residual pressure lamp (C) will

illuminate, and the starter will not rotate. Make

sure the residual pressure remains 0 psi (0 bar).

• According to engine cooling water temperature,

the times in the table below are required.

5. Once engine starts, leave it running to warm up

for 5 minutes. The discharge air pressure gauge

(D) ranges from 44 to 102 psi (3 to 7 bar).

6. After warm-up is complete, open the service valve

at the outlet of compressed air, and start service

job.

DBA

C

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Required

Preheating

Time

Required Time for

Starting Unloader

Operation

Higher than 50°F 1 second 30 seconds

Lower than 50°F 20 seconds Shorter time either 120

seconds or the time

when engine coolant

temperature becomes

higher than 50°F.

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Engine Fails to Start

1. If the engine fails to start after performing starting

procedure, steps 1 - 4, do not keep the starter

running.

2. Set the starter switch to STOP, wait

approximately 2 minutes, then repeat the startup

procedure.

3. If the repeated startup procedure does not allow

the engine to run, check for the following causes:

• No fuel

• Clogged fuel filter

• Discharge of battery or low cranking speed

• Ambient temperature is too low

Starting the Compressor at Low Temperature

NOTICE When operating compressor under cold

weather conditions below 23°F (-5°C):

• Use SAE10W-30 (CJ-4) for the engine oil.

• When the unit is used in a cold region and

possible freezing is expected, it is recommended

to use LLC (Antifreeze) for the coolant.

• Adjust mixing ratio of LLC (Antifreeze) with water

according to the temperature.

• Use LLC (Antifreeze) within the range of its

mixing ratio between 35 and 60%.

• If LLC (Antifreeze) in the water exceeds more

than 60%, it may decrease its antifreezing effect.

(Upon delivery from the works, LLC density is

55%).

• Use LLC (anti-freeze) which conforms to one

of such standards: SAE JB13, SAE J1034 and

ASTEM D3306.

• Battery should always be fully charged.

• Follow the designated regulations to dispose of

LLC (Antifreeze).

When it is difficult to start engine in cold weather,

complete the following steps:

1. Fully close the service valves.

2. Start engine by following steps 1 - 6 in Starting

the Compressor.

CAUTION When operating the unit in

a low temperature, change engine oil, compressor

oil, LLC , and diesel fuel according to the ambient

temperature.

Gauge Indication While Operating Compressor

NOTICE Minimum discharge air pressure is 58 psi (4

bar) during operation. Continuing equipment operation

at a lower pressure than the above pressure may

cause overheating, since it affects the separation of

lubricating oil inside the oil separator and reduces

the oil flow to the compressor air-end, resulting in

temperature rise.

• Make sure to check that gauges or each

component of the compressor are properly

working, or if there is any air-leak, oil-leak, water-

leak or fuel-leak etc.

• During normal operation, each indication of

instruments is shown in the table below. Refer to

the table for daily checks.

Discharge

Pressure Gauge

In Operation

Full Load * 58 to 100 psi

(4 to 6.9 bar)

No Load

(Unload)

* 116 to 131 psi

( 8 to 9 bar)

At purge

control

(AUTO IDLE)

* 36 to 58 psi

( 2.5 to 4bar)

* Values may vary slightly depending on the operating conditions and

other factors.

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Capacity Control Device

Step Response

Start

Compressed air flows into unloader chamber (A) because solenoid valve for purge control

SV1 is opened at start-up. The pressure in chamber (A) rises soon to close unloader valve

(A) fully and accordingly it can reduce the load at start-up.

Load Operation

After starting, SV1 is closed after automatic unloaded operation, and the air volume

which is sent to chamber (A) increases and decreases according to the rise and drop

of the discharge air pressure and consequently the opening width of the unloader valve

is changed. Further, engine revolution (RPM) is changed by the pressure which PRS1

detects, and it steplessly controls the air volume in the range from 0 to 100%.

Suction Port

Closing Unload

Operation

When compressed air pressure exceeds the rated pressure with reduction of air

consumption, PRS1 detects the pressure and it reduces engine speed (rpm) in proportion

to the pressure rise, and it closes unloader valve at the same time. When compressor

air-end becomes vacuum during unload operation, vacuum noise is caused. To prevent

this noise, it opens vacuum relief valve by detection of secondary pressure of pressure

regulator. Thus high vacuum condition of compressor air-end is prevented.

Purge Control

Unload Opertion

When the certain set time (it can be changed.) has passed at lower pressure than the set

negative pressure, detecting the negative pressure inside the compressor air end with a

pressure sensor PRS2, solenoid valve SV1 opens and it closes unloader valve. At the same

time, it functions to relieve the compressed air from separator receiver tank to the atmosphere

and thus it lowers the pressure. Thus the compressor power is saved. When air consumption

increases, and the pressure used for load drops below the set pressure, pressure sensor

PRS3 detects it and it disengages the purge control (SV1 closes) to start full load operation.

Stop When stopping operation, it opens Auto relief valve to relieve the compressed air in

separator receiver tank to atmosphere, detecting the pressure inside compressor air-end.

A

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AUTO IDLE control (Purge Control)

This model is equipped with auto idle control operation

mode. This operation mode is recommended when

minimal continuous air consumption is required, and

when minimum power consumption under unloaded

operation is required.

To select auto idle control:

1. During operation, push and hold the auto idle

switch (A) until the auto idle indicator lamp (B)

goes on, then release switch.

2. Fully close service valve.

3. To stop this operation mode, push auto idle

switch until the lamp (B) goes out.

AB

Function of AUTO IDLE Control (Purge Control) Conditions of Auto Idle Lamp

First engine speed drops to the minimum speed

by pressure regulator, owing to reduction of air

consumption. Later the air consumption is reduced

further, the unloader valve gradually closes and

intake negative pressure increases. In this stage,

the pressure sensor detects the intake negative

pressure. Then when the intake negative pressure

becomes higher than the set pressure, the “AUTO

IDLE” lamp flickers at short intervals.

Lamp flickers at short intervals.

When this condition continues for a certain time,

the solenoid valve functions to start purge mode

operation. Consequently, the pressure inside

separator receiver tank drops and reduces the power

of compressor air end. In this stage, the lamp “AUTO

IDLE” flickers at longer intervals.

Lamp flickers at longer intervals.

Next, when the pressure for load down to the purge

releasing pressure owing to the increase of air

consumption, the solenoid valve operation gets

“OFF” and it is transferred to normal operation. In this

stage, the lamp “AUTO IDLE” goes on.

Lamp goes on.

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